Prince William County, Va Chairman Says Drop In Illegal Immigrants Led To Drop In Crime

Prince William County Board of Supervisors Chairman Corey Stewart says that his county has experienced a dramatic drop in crime since it became one of the first localities in the nation to enforce illegal immigration laws over a year ago. In 2008, the county, led by Stewart, voted to require its police officers to check the immigration status of every person it arrested. (:55)
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Prince William County, Va Chairman Explains How Localities Can Crack Down On Illegal Immigrants

Prince William County Board of Supervisors Chairman Corey Stewart outlines ways in which local jurisdictions can legally crack down on illegal immigrants living in their areas. Led by Stewart, Prince William County in 2008 became one of the first counties to require that police officers check the immigration status of every person they arrest. (:30)
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Congress Needs To Take Illegal Immigration Seriously Says Iowa Rep

Talk Radio News Service's Geoff Holtzman speaks with Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) at the 2009 "Hold Their Feet to the Fire" radio row in Washington, D.C. King comments on efforts he has made to try and pressure the federal government to get serious about enforcing existing illegal immigration laws. The Congressman also gives his assessment of the current situation on the U.S.-Mexico border where he visited earlier this summer. (7:18)
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International Attorney Warns Of Growing Relationship Between Venezuela, Russia

Talk Radio News Service's Geoff Holtzman speaks with International Attorney Bob Amsterdam. Amsterdam, whose clients include political prisoners in both Venezuela and Russia, says that the U.S. should be concerned about the relationship between these countries and Iran because all three feature governments that are run by what Amsterdam calls "clans."

Amsterdam discusses recent reports showing that Russia has opened a $2.2 billion line of credit with Venezuela so that the South American nation can purchase weapons for its defense program. Amsterdam later cites a recent revelation that Russia has agreed to help Venezuela build a nuclear energy program.

Finally, Amsterdam comments on the Obama administration's decision to cancel plans for a missile defense shield in Eastern Europe and the ramifications this decision will have on the U.S.'s relationship with Russia.

Click the icon below to hear Talk Radio News Service's Geoff Holtzman interview Robert Amsterdam. (4:32)
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Former INS Agent Laments Government's Effort To Combat Illegal Immigration

Michael Cutler, a Senior Fellow with Californians For Population Stabilization, laments the fact that eight years have passed since the September 11 attacks and the federal government has yet to get serious about cracking down on illegal immigration. Cutler and others are in Washington this week for the annual "Hold Their Feet to the Fire" event hosted by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR). (:36)
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Other Factors Besides Stimulus Have Contributed To Recent Economic Growth

Speaking about a new CEA report on the progress of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Christy Romer, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, says the stimulus plan is not entirely responsible for improvements in the economy. Romer says that while the stimulus has been a major factor, it would be wrong to identify it as the sole reason for recent economic growth. (:19)
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Expect Unemployment Rate To Peak Around 10% Says White House Adviser

Christy Romer, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, says a new CEA report on the progress of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 shows that the national unemployment rate should peak at around 10% either later this year or in early 2010. (:22)
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Future Of Economy Depends On Private Sector Says White House Economic Adviser

Christy Romer, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, says even though a new CEA report shows that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is helping save jobs and boost GDP growth, the future of the nation's economy hinges upon how soon the private sector can rebound. (:33)
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Stimulus Has Prevented Elimination Of One Million Jobs Says White House Economic Adviser

Christy Romer, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, says a new CEA report shows that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has preserved roughly one million jobs since its passage this past February. (:25)
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White House Economic Adviser Says Stimulus Has Boosted GDP

Christy Romer, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, says a new CEA report shows that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 actually boosted the nation's GDP growth during the second and third quarters of this fiscal year. (:26)
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Stimulus Has Saved Jobs Says White House Economic Adviser

Christy Romer, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, says the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 can be credited with slowing job-loss during the second fiscal quarter of this year. (:25)
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Republican Gregg: How Is Obama Going To Pay For Healthcare Plan?

Speaking to reporters following President Obama's address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday night, U.S. Sen. Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) says he would like the President to explain more specifically how he intends to pay for his healthcare plan, a plan Obama says will cost roughly 900 billion dollars over the next decade. (:41)
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Healthcare Reform Will Increase Size Of Government Says Judd Gregg

Speaking to reporters following President Obama's address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday night, U.S. Sen. Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) says America should be concerned over the possibility that the current administration's healthcare plan will lead to increased spending, higher deficits and more government in general. (:27)
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Obama's Address Was Low On Specifics Says Judd Gregg

Speaking to reporters following President Obama's address to a joint session of Congress, U.S. Sen. Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) says the President's speech failed to include enough specifics. Specifically, Gregg says he is concerned that the President isn't telling the whole truth about how he plans on paying for expanding insurance coverage for millions of Americans. (:36)
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Democrat Cantwell Calls Obama's Address A Good Rallying Cry

Speaking to reporters following President Obama's address to a joint session of Congress, U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) says the speech was a good rallying cry for members of Congress as they prepare to further engage in debate over healthcare reform. (:06)
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Healthcare Reform Will Benefit Entire Nation, Says Washington Senator Following President's Address

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) says President Obama did a great job of conveying the message that healthcare reform is about helping the nation as a whole in his address to a joint session of Congress. (:22)
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Axelrod: Kennedy Remarks Came From Obama's Heart

Speaking to a group of reporters following President Obama's address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday evening, White House Senior Advisor David Axelrod says that the lines about the late Senator Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.) were written by the President himself. (:29)
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Axelrod: Public Option Is Just One Piece Of The Puzzle

Speaking to a group of reporters following President Obama's address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday evening, White House Senior Advisor David Axelrod says that the President still believes in the public option, but says it should not be viewed by folks as being the centerpiece of healthcare reform. Axelrod calls the public option a means to an end. (:38)
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Axelrod Says He's Optomistic About Healthcare Reform Following Obama's Address

Speaking to a group of reporters following President Obama's address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday night, White House Senior Advisor David Axelrod says he is optomistic that the administration will be able to pass healthcare reform soon. (:05)
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Special Census May Be Needed In 2012 Says Civil Rights Advocate

Wade Henderson, President of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, says in addition to ensuring a fair and accurate 2010 census count, Congress should look into conducting a special census in 2012 or 2013. Henderson argues that a special census would benefit Gulf states that may experience a slow population increase over the next few years due to the return of ex-residents who left following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2004. (:32)
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